Description
Position at Catapult Learning
School Psychologist
Per Diem | Passaic, NJ
At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.
$500 sign on bonus available after 90 days of satisfactory performance and attendance! We are actively hiring!
We are currently looking for a per diem NJ school certified psychologist to join our team in Passaic NJ! The school psychologist will work with students in grades K-12, providing psychological evaluations and determining services in accordance with NJ state law, IDEA guidelines, and Catapult Learning policy and procedures.
How you’ll be there for students:
Be their advocate, confidence builder, and difference maker.
Play a critical role in supporting the behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development of students. With our resources and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and do what you love to do: create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.
How you’ll do it:
- Performs a child study assessments including comprehensive psychological evaluations, assessments of intellect, development, academic, social/emotional, and behavior status.
- Performs diagnostic testing and interpret assessment results to determine students’ needs.
- Determines student's particular strengths and weaknesses as a learner.
- Serves as member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Leads assessment feedback meetings with both school personnel and parents to review results/findings and develops specific interventions on behalf of student.
- Generates reports for feedback to parents and school personnel.
- Maintains student caseload in compliance with state timelines and other state/company guidance.
- Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance students abilities.
- Works as a referral agent linking students and families when appropriate with "outside" agencies to service their needs.
- Other duties may be assigned.
What we’ll need from you:
- Must be a certified NJ School Psychologist with at least two years experience in field.
- Must have thorough knowledge of testing and evaluation techniques and competent in assessment procedures and interpretation of the results.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must understand that all children can learn. Must have demonstrated ability to communicate with students, families and school personnel. Excellent time management, organizational, verbal and written communications skills are essential. Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude toward internal and external customers. Must be flexible. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.
The Company provides all classroom and instructional materials as well prepared lesson plans and paid training. Continued instructional and leadership support for all employees is also provided.
Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.
Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.
Be where you’re meant to be. Apply today.
Catapult Learning could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our culture, practices, and systems reflect our
commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about DEI at Catapult Learning here.
About Catapult Learning
Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, executed by a team of experienced coaches. Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement. Our intervention programs support struggling learners with instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Across the country, Catapult Learning partners with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.
FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
